May 3, 2007

7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri. Present were Council Members Godi, Griffin, Karr, Lynch, McDonnell, Yuan, and Mayor Swoboda. Also in attendance were CAO Michael Brown and City Attorney John Hessel.

PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

Mayor Swoboda read and presented a proclamation to Captain Wayne Werner declaring the week of May 13-19, 2007 as National Police Week in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Mayor Swoboda read and presented a proclamation to American Legion Auxiliary declaring May 3-6, 2007 as Poppy Days in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Mayor Swoboda recognized organizers of the Clean Stream Team that have committed to cleaning streams and waterways in the area for more than six years. Cathy Yost was in charge this year and worked with 22 volunteers from the First Presbyterian Church to clean Sugar Creek. More than 20 full bags of debris were removed and the group worked with support from MSD, Open Space Council and the City of Kirkwood.

June Hutson, Chair, Urban Forestry Commission and Murray Pounds, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided information on what has been achieved in the City during the past year and announced that for the 17^th year the City has earned the designation of Tree City USA. Four key standards must be met to be designated as a Tree City: 1. Tree Care Ordinance; 2. Community Forest Program; 3. Conduct an Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation; and 4. Active Tree Board or Department. In addition to this achievement, the City was also received the Growth Award. The City was recognized for its efforts in the removal of honeysuckle plants and planting new trees in the park system.

PUBLIC HEARING

NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS

NONE

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Council Member Lynch and seconded by Council Member Griffin to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion to approve the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as follows:

a) Approval of the April 19, 2007, City Council Meeting Minutes

b) Resolution 27-2007, accepting the bid of Associated Engineered Systems for video surveillance services at the Aquatic Center/Community Center ($10,314)

OLD BUSINESS

Bill 9780, granting a Special Use Permit for a restaurant in Suite 100 at 200 South Kirkwood Road (Station Plaza) known as POPtions. The petitioner has contacted the City and requested that the petition be withdrawn. A motion was made by Mayor Swoboda and seconded by Council Member Lynch to accept the petitioner’s request to withdraw the petition for a Special Use Permit and to remove the item from the agenda. The motion was unanimously approved.

The petition was withdrawn and removed from the agenda.

NEW BUSINESS

Bill 9789, appropriating $5,000 from the General Fund (Fund Balance) to Account 101-1102-412-32.04 and accepting the proposal of the International City/County Management Association for the City of Kirkwood to participate in a regional performance management consortium for St. Louis Metropolitan Area Communities was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Lynch and seconded by Council Member Griffin to accept the bill for first reading approval. The motion was unanimously approved.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Bill 9790, adopting a revised City of Kirkwood Classification and Pay Plan was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member McDonnell and seconded by Council Member Yuan to accept the bill for first reading approval. The motion was unanimously approved.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Bill 9791, appropriating funds in the amount of $2090 that were received as donations for the Urban Forestry Commission’s Junior Treekeeper program was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Godi and seconded by Council Member Yuan to accept the bill for first reading approval. The motion was unanimously approved.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Bill 9792, transferring $29,200 from the Purchasing Department Full-Time Salary Account to the Permanent Part-Time and Temporary Salary accounts was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Griffin and seconded by Council Member McDonnell to accept the bill for first reading approval. The motion was unanimously approved.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Resolution 28-2007, affirming the Council’s commitment to limit the first year of revenue that would be generated by Proposition C, on the June 5, 2007 ballot, to $2 million was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Members Godi, Griffin, Karr, Lynch, McDonnell and Yuan and seconded by Mayor Swoboda to accept the resolution as read.

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Council Member Godi “Yes”

Council Member Griffin “Yes”

Council Member Karr “Yes”

Council Member Lynch “Yes”

Council Member McDonnell “Yes”

Mayor Swoboda “Yes”

Council Member Yuan “Yes”

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

NONE

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Council Member McDonnell encouraged everyone to attend the Landmarks Commission Favorite Buildings Ceremony on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Kirkwood Train Station.

Mayor Swoboda invited everyone to Saturday at the Train Station on May 5, 2007 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Finance Director John Adams will discuss City finances.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORTS

Mr. Brown read the following report of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 2, 2007:

1. Approved a site plan for Concordia Lutheran Church for a parking lot addition at 504, 508, and 520 South Clay and 129 Idlewild.

2. Denied a request to rezone 111 Chester from R4 to B3 and site plan approval of a car wash and a site plan for a retail/office building at 920 South Kirkwood Road. The petitioner can request a public hearing before the City Council.

3. Approved an amended site plan at 338 South Kirkwood to divide Unit 104, a commercial condominium unit used for offices, into two units.

4. Approved a site plan submitted by Frontenac Bank for a new building and parking lot at 301 North Kirkwood Road.

Mr. Brown reported that the City received an Application for Temporary Outdoor Promotional Variance from Keller Williams Realty, 10936 Manchester Road, for a plant/bakery sale to raise money for the charity Keller Williams Cares which is a non-profit organization. The event will take place on May 5, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Motion was made by Council member Griffin and seconded by Council Member Godi to approve the request. The motion was unanimously approved.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

Mr. Hessel had nothing to report.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular council meeting was scheduled for May 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.